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LF17 BFN

2017 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,604 mi
Last recorded89,604 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 BFN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 89,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 85,040 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 85,040 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 80,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 75,720 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 71,250 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 65,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and very low,uneven lumpy inner edge 2354518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and bald inner edge 2354518 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 65,734 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Hybrid blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and very low,uneven lumpy inner edge 2354518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and bald inner edge 2354518 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 61,482 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 61,482 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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LF17 BFN is a 2017 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 57,842 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 9 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LF17 BFN is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 March 2017.

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